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Hello,

I have a map with a page size on 179. There are several different situations where all 179 would not be used. Is it possible to program the map in such a way that would compress the length when these lines are not used (providing that there is no static text used)?

Thank You in advance.

~Erica~

The map is used as a WRITE statement. A PF key executes it and the map is displayed to the user until they've pressed "ENTER" enough times to get back to the original screen. I would like to compress this map according to how many lines are actually used. If 50 lines are used, then the user has to "ENTER" through a bank page or two before they get back to the original screen. Can this be done?

Thanks again!

You could try eliminating all the blank lines. If you have multiple WRITE, DISPLAY, WRITE TITLE, etc, then codebefore the first output statement.

Thanks RGZbrog,

The program uses multiple write statements, so at a statement level, using ES is not compiling. here is the write statement:

WRITE NOTITLE USING FORM 'PGMNAME1'

I misread the statement "The map is used as a WRITE statement." Sorry.

WRITE USING FORM should be used only to mimic a preprinted form, not for "standard" computer reports. A preprinted form has a fixed number of lines; your report has a variable number of lines. To get the output you want, you'll need to convert to standard WRITE/WRITE TITLE statements.

This is what I've been suspecting about using a map. The program was already designed to use the map and I am investigating what could be done to compress the empty lines.

Thanks Again!

~Erica~